Proposals Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of intelligent fluid flow systems seeks a Proposals Engineer to join their dynamic team and develop competitive customer-focused proposals. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, strong CAD skills, and a solid understanding of UK contract processes. The role offers an annual salary of up to £52,000 along with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Benefits

Full induction

Development and progression

Company mobile

Company laptop

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in proposals and pricing.
• Experience in Building Services estimating is a nice-to-have.
• Strong knowledge of UK contract & tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client specifications and project scope.
• Create accurate and competitive proposals with pricing.
• Estimate project costs including materials and labour.
• Coordinate with internal teams and engage with clients.
• Ensure proposal quality, compliance, and timeliness.

Skills

Proficient CAD/AUTOCAD

Strong communication skills

Concise reporting skills

Stakeholder liaison

Education

HNC in Building Services Engineering or similar

Job description

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• Join a Leading manufacturer of intelligent fluid flow systems
• Endless opportunities to travel across the UK & Europe
• Great workplace culture

About the Company:

We're partnered with a market leader offering fluid-flow solutions for HVAC systems both in the UK & globally. Their products aim to improve both energy performance and sustainability in building systems & are renowned for their quality.

Joining their dynamic proposals team based South of Birmingham, my client is looking for a highly skilled Proposals Engineer to develop accurate, customer-focused, competitive proposals that position our client as a solution to enquiries for packaged plantroom solutions (including associated off-site systems).

Key Responsibilities:

· Interpret Technical Requirements - Carefully analyse client specifications, drawings, and documentation to fully understand the technical and commercial scope of a project.

· Create Accurate and Competitive Proposals - Produce well-structured proposals that include pricing, design details, and technical justifications-tailored to meet the client's requirements and the company's capabilities.

· Estimate Project Costs - Build detailed cost estimates, factoring in materials, labour, manufacturing, and third-party inputs-while identifying cost-effective alternatives where appropriate.

· Coordinate with Internal Teams - Work closely with engineering, procurement, and production departments to gather input needed for proposals and ensure technical feasibility.

· Engage with Clients - Serve as the main point of contact during the proposal phase, handling technical questions, attending meetings, and supporting negotiations where needed.

· Ensure Proposal Quality and Timeliness - Meet internal quality benchmarks and deadlines by managing proposal documentation, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Requirements:

· Must be HNC qualified in Building Services Engineering, or similar.

· At least 3 years' experience in a similar role with estimating, proposals and pricing responsibilities. Building Services estimating experience is a nice-to-have.

· Proficiency in the use of CAD/AUTOCAD for both costing purposes & spatial design.

· Strong knowledge of UK-specific contract & tendering processes.

· Strong communicational skills, concise reporting skills & ability to liaise with stakeholders.

Package:

· Up to £52,000 salary

· Full induction

· Development and progression

· Company mobile

· Company laptop

Stratford upon-avon, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Kidderminster, Redditch